Ballet Classes for Kids in Marin

Pamela Fox | September 12, 2017

Photo courtesy: The Joy of Dance Ballet School

Looking for a ballet class in Marin for your kiddos? Here is our list of local ballet classes throughout Marin County for kids of all ages. New ballet classes start for fall in September, but usually you can join in any time. Some classes start as young as a year and a half, so there's no excuse for not getting the kiddos dancing at an early age!

The Joy of Dance Ballet School
Sausalito
Joy of Dance Ballet offers dance classes for children and adults of all ages and dance ability. Classes start with the earliest ballet class (ages 2.5 years) and go primary ballet (ages 11 and up). Locations: Private and group lessons at Harmonia in Sausalito as well as group dance classes within several Marin/SF Schools. For more information, call (415) 812-4821 or visit their website.

Marin Ballet
San Rafael
Marin Ballet offers classes from pre-ballet for ages 3–7 to level nine for ages 12–18 in its six practice studios in its 20,000-square-foot facility near Dominican University of California in San Rafael. Classes are offered year-round. Location: 100 Elm Street, San Rafael. For more info, call (415) 453-6705 or visit their website.

Poise Ballet
Corte Madera
Poise Ballet offers dance classes for boys and girls ages 3 and up. They offer more than just a ballet class, they provide a high standard training, through the renowned Royal Academy of Dance international program, which is in 90 countries. Teachers are certified, and are qualified to teach children in a safe and fun way. Children can progress from one level to the next. Classes start with Pre-School Dance for ages 3—4.5 years; continuing ballet for 5 + years old, and up to professional levels. For questions about the class, contact Miss Terry at terry@poiseballet.org. Location: 403 Tamal Plaza, Corte Madera. For more info, call (415) 696-9526 or visit their website.

Rhythms Performing Arts
Novato
Rhythms offers tap and ballet classes for all age groups as part of its Shine Your Way, starting with a mommy and me class for ages 2 and 3. Location: 1114 First Street, Novato. For more info, call (415) 898-9717 or visit their website.

Stapleton School of the Performing Arts
San Anselmo
San Anselmo's Stapleton School offers Magical Music & Movement for kids as young as 18 months, as well as early childhood creative movement, pre-ballet, and a full schedule of ballet classes for older children. Location: 118 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 454-5759 or visit their website.

Terra Linda Community CenterSan Rafael
The Terra Linda Community Center offers ballet classes for ages 2–8 years. From pre-ballet at 2 years to primary ballet for the older kids. For more info, call (415) 485-3333 or visit their website.